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Old 02-08-2023, 01:48 PM   #6 (permalink)
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That's a tough one. It has to accomodate movement in three dimensions (pitch roll and yaw). A flexible solution would have to resist flutter.

Shorten the gap as much as possible.



Modern tractor-trailer combos use hinged plates. Look to chain maille or segmented armor (armadillos). A chamfered nose on the trailer (like the Cybertruck) is better than a V-shape in crosswinds.

Six foot lengths of pipe insulation come in a variety of sizes.
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